Ronnie Cottrell is coaching football at the college level again.
Cottrell, a former recruiting coordinator at Florida State and Alabama, is the new head coach of Lighthouse Christian College, a first-year program that begins play this fall.
Navarre’s golf team has the potential for a promising season with the experience on its roster.
Senior leader Hailey Netro leads the way for the Raiders. Sophomore Taylor Netro and freshman Jaya McDonald will be key golfers as well.
The lead disappeared. The pressure rose. And Navarre’s volleyball team found itself on the brink of being forced into a fifth and deciding game against Booker T Washington Tuesday night.
It’s business as usual for the University of West Florida football team as they get ready to kick off another season.
The Argos open next Thursday night (Sept. 5) against McKendree at PenAir Field in Pensacola, and the lead up to the season has gone well.
Navarre’s swim team is holding an open water swim as a fundraising event Sept. 15.
The Raiders will host the event from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. off the beach at Juana’s Pagodas.
One year after nearly winning a state championship, Lighthouse Private Christian Academy’s football team is feeling good about the direction of the 2024 season so far.
The Stingrays won their first two games, beating Rocky Bayou 28-0 in their opener and edging Wewahitchka 20-14.
Navarre’s boys golf team is hoping to have a solid season in 2024. The experience factor it has on its side should help in that bid.
The Raiders return three players who consistently played in matches and tournaments last year. That trio features Ethan Erickson, Cruz Lazo and Manasseh Underwood.
Jaya and Aubrey McDonald are sisters who are passionate about golf. They enjoy playing together and pushing each other.
“It’s fun, but it does get competitive,” Jaya said. “We play games all the time on the course.”
